Boxwood folding rules

[Billman49]

Have you seen the Rule Book by Jane & Mark Rees (UK)

see: http://www.reestools.co.uk/books.html

She had access to the last traditional rule makers working on the UK...

[Dave]

I have a Rabone 1167 3ft four fold with a seized hinge; the usual remedies haven't worked. Is there a technique or solution for this problem?

[Sudsy]

And another question that fits in with the one above....
My Stanley #61 has spent too much time in assorted greasy toolboxes. It's filthy and in spots hard to read.

Any tips on how to restore it without erasing the markings ??

[Nolatoolguy]

Thanks for the write up, I enjoyed reading it. Very informative an great pics.

[coz]

Here is one I sold recently. I found it in a local basement. Its a little different. I have allot more pics if anyone is interested.

[mikeswrenches]

Very nice and unusual. What does the other side look like?
Some additional information on the Hogg slide rule.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1127953

Mike

[coz]

Not a folding rule obviously but it is made of boxwood. They are somewhat rare. The amount of stamping is crazy. Interesting history shown in Mikes link.

[51cub]

This is the first I saw this article. Thanks for that, and all the added links. I don't have alot of experience with boxwood rules, but I think I'm the only person left that I know that uses a 6' folding rule. That slide rule was love at first sight

[turnnut]

 hey, 51 cub,  count me in on using a 6 foot folding rule, also my old 8 foot folding rule,  I use them more than
 my tape measures.

 don't ask me how many times I have broken one, just by leaving it open and in my back pocket and
 brush by something.  I think that you can see the picture.
 
 I still have one that also slides out instead of unfolding, but only use it for inside measurements.
 

[Bill Houghton]

No, you're not alone.  I have five: three wooden Red Heads (in case I break one and then another) that I use mainly for inside measurements and two metal ones (one new to me) that I find useful on occasion for stock layout.

[Stan D]

Hi, all.  I'm trying to find a rough date for this 4 fold.   I was asked to clear out the shop of a friend, and this was one of the gems.

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Thanks.

[mikeswrenches]

Stan, A rough date is 1920-1935 as that was the sweethart era.  There are 3 different sweethart marks that will get you a little closer.  Unfortunately I don't have that information with me.

Mike

[Stan D]

Cool!  Google is our friend.  Using your comment as a key, I found the particular logo on my rule is dated 1923-1932. Now, It seems that I should look to see if my other old Stanleys are of the Sweetheart era.

Thanks.

[mikeswrenches]

Glad to help. Below are all of the logos Stanley used over the years.
I printed this so I wouldn't lose it.
Don't take any of the dates as "absolutes" as they might vary by a year or two.

http://www.antique-used-tools.com/stantms.htm

Mike

[Nasutushenri]

Very interesting to read about american rules. A few photos of european rules.

Henri